Legal Counsel

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Legal Counsel. This role will report to the Managing Counsel Finance Property Governance and Sustainability.

A bit about your role

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice that supports nbn's strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This is a unique opportunity to advise on legal matters supporting one of Australia's largest infrastructure networks, providing exposure to complex property, governance and commercial issues as part of a high-performing legal team.

You will work across nbn's national property portfolio, advising on a broad range of matters including leasing arrangements, property transactions, access agreements, co-location arrangements and general property advisory matters. You will also have the opportunity to support across the Finance, Property, Governance and Sustainability team’s portfolio including regional grants agreements, corporate governance obligations and corporate reporting.

This role will see you partnering closely with stakeholders across the business while managing complex legal issues, support negotiations and help deliver practical, commercially focused outcomes that balance legal risk with business priorities. Your ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice will help enable informed decision-making and contribute to the successful delivery of nbn's strategic objectives.

A bit about you

You are a qualified lawyer with approximately 5–8 years' post-qualification experience gained within a leading law firm and/or a corporate in-house legal environment. You bring demonstrated experience advising on property transactions, leasing or infrastructure-related property matters, together with an understanding of corporate governance frameworks and obligations.

You are comfortable navigating complex legal issues, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes and providing practical, solutions-focused advice. A commercially minded lawyer, you build trusted relationships, communicate with clarity and influence, and work effectively with stakeholders across a large and complex organisation. With strong judgement, adaptability and a collaborative approach, you will contribute to a high-performing legal team while helping nbn deliver on its purpose of connecting Australia and shaping the nation's digital future.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All 

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.